I have always loved street art. Its subversive nature, its unfiltered messages and its unsanctioned appearance appeal to me on every level, and that makes me appreciate the ingenuity and persistence of the “artists” who take the time to share their graffiti, stencils, stickers or tags in a uniquely powerful art form. While similarly powerful,…
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Artist Interview with Gene Shinozaki, professional beatboxer
After getting his start as a busker on the streets of Boston, Gene Shinozaki has gone on to become a world class professional beatboxer, musician, performer and artist. He sat down with me recently via telephone to answer a few questions abou the state of beatboxing and what he has planned for the upcoming All…
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Ultimate Immersive Art Experience at Illuminus Boston
If the past summer has proven anything it’s that when art and science are brought together amazing things will happen. It was hard to know what to expect heading over towards Fenway Park around 7pm on October 10th. I knew that there would be light based installations but that was pretty much it. Turning onto…
Exploring the Surreal at the Franklin Park Pop-Up Art Grove
When it was announced that a Pop-up Art Grove in Franklin Park was planned for August, my curiosity was piqued. In the past few years, the city has been working hard to revitalize the area with an ambitious agenda of rotating public art installations but this was the first time I’d ever heard of a…
A Maze of Colour: “Pentalum” at the Lawn on D
From the sidewalk it looked like King Koopa decided to take a rest after a long day of trying to kidnap Princess Peach and conquer the Mushroom Kingdom. Presented by the Architects of Air, and designed by Alan Parkinson, “Pentalum” is a luminarium which is similar to an enormous luminaria, or paper lantern, that people…
Music and Community converge at the Somerville Porchfest
With my fingers crossed for no rain, I headed to Somerville’s PorchFest last Saturday May 16th. Started in 2011 PorchFestis a decentralized music show/crawl that spans Somerville over the course of an afternoon. Its exactly the kind of event that you expect in an area known for its high density of artists and students, where…
